SALINEVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) – The 2023-24 season culminated in Southern achieving a league championship; the first in the program’s history. The Indians went onto accomplish another feat, back-to-back sectional crowns.
The team must move onto from a pair of 4-year letter winners – Josie Stanley and record-setting Ashley Shroades (25 ppg, 11 rpg).
Coach Michael Skrinjar welcomes back four starters Allysa Shroades (set school record for 3-pointers made, 51), Makenna Jones, Haylee Kellogg and Maddy Jones along with sophomore Raelea Carosiello.
Other letter winners include Rylee Digman, Hailey Maines, Addy Martin, Ava Reed, Lidia Spahlinger and Sarah Hawk.
Coach Skrinjar points to his team’s strengths, “[This group] has exceptional passion and determination, they’re fierce competitors with a ton of heart. Excellent basketball IQ and have the mindset to grow. [I love] the team energy, character and culture; the girls showcase care and love for each other.”
The Indians open the season on the road for their first two outings before returning home on Saturday, November 30 to take on Frontier.
Southern Indians
Fast Facts
Head Coach: Michael Skrinjar, 8th season (78-85)
Assistant Coaches: Cory Boyle, Mike Boyle, Justin Gerren, Christopher Ingledue, Nikki Kellogg, Tommy Terdina, Mark Witherow
2023-24 Record: 18-7 (12-2), T-1st place in EOAC
2023-24 Post-Season Finish: Lost to in District Semifinal Mogadore (51-41)
Team Stats
Scoring Offense: 51.7
Scoring Defense: 36.3
Individual Leaders
Scoring: Ashley Shroades, 25.2
Rebounding: Ashley Shroades, 10.8
Assists: Ashley Shroades, 5.7
Free Throw Percentage: Ashley Shroades, 70%
Three-Point Percentage: Ashley Shroades, 35%
2024-25 Schedule
Nov. 23 – at Sandy Valley
Nov. 25 – at Heartland Christian
Nov. 30 – Frontier
Dec. 2 – Toronto
Dec. 5 – at Valley Christian
Dec. 7 – East Liverpool
Dec. 9 – at Leetonia
Dec. 12 – Columbiana
Dec. 16 – Wellsville
Dec. 19 – at United
Dec. 23 – Lisbon
Jan. 2 – East Palestine
Jan. 6 – at Lisbon
Jan. 8 – at Toronto
Jan. 9 – Valley Christian
Jan. 13 – Leetonia
Jan. 16 – at Columbiana
Jan. 23 – at Wellsville
Jan. 27 – United
Jan. 30 – at East Palestine
Feb. 3 – OVAC (TBD)
Feb. 6 – OVAC (TBD)
Feb. 8 – OVAC (TBA)
